Interview With Self-Help & Inspirational Author Paula Price

 

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1. What inspired you to write this book? The inspiration behind this book really started with my own journey. I felt called to share what I had learned with others because I saw a need to let people know they can take back their power and choose happiness.  

2. What exactly is it about — and who is it written for? The Quest for Happiness is an interactive journey to find and keep more happiness in your life. It is written for those that want to become more self aware and bring more self-love and gratitude into their lives.  

3. What do you hope readers will get out of reading your book? By reading my book, I hope readers walk away with tools they can use to not only create daily happiness, but also live a more grateful, fulfilled life. I hope it helps them find love, connection, and purpose in their lives and realize this journey is for life. 

4. How did you decide on your book’s title and cover design? I had always envisioned a windy road with a vehicle going up the hill towards the sun for the cover. It’s just something that spoke to the vision of the book. I happened to find the exact picture in my mind on a website for book covers and purchased it right away! As for the title, it was what inspired me to write the book in the first place. The title of the book came before the actual writing of it. 

5. What advice or words of wisdom do you have for fellow writers – other than run!? I talk to so many people who say they have always wanted to write a book. I always tell them to just start!!! You can’t finish what you never start. Also, I think it’s important to know that some days are harder to write than others. I keep notes on my phone and when I get stuck, I look at my notes and just start writing from one of them. It may or may not make the book, but sometimes you just need to start writing something that day to get the creative juices flowing. 

6. Were there experiences in your personal life or career that came in handy when writing this book?  My entire book is written from either my own personal journey or people I am or was close to. There are many things I discovered to be helpful and therefore wanted to share them, like writing thank you notes or getting out in nature to heal would be two small examples. 

7. How would you describe your writing style?  I would say my writing style is pretty conventional with other self-help books with the addition of adding poetry to the mix at the end of each chapter. I loved being able to let my own creativity flow with the poems. I felt it hit another level at showing how important creativity is in the journey towards happiness. 

8. What challenges did you overcome in the writing of this book? This was my first book (I also have a journal, out now, Journal Your Quest for Happiness and a children’s book, Happiness is for Everyone, coming out later this year) so actually finishing it, as well as all the learning what goes into launching a book and everything that goes along with it was a HUGE learning curve. The blessing is that I discovered that authors in general (and the groups and organizations that I found) are very giving and I read and watched everything I could find that they shared. I am happy to pay everything I have learned and still learning forward to all new authors as well! 

9. If people can buy or read one book this week or month, why should it be yours?  I think the timing to read my book is perfect. When the world seems chaotic, it’s the perfect time to go inward and heal yourself. My book is an easy read with an interactive journey and my hope is that all who read it take something from it to make their lives a little more joyous and purposeful. 

About The Author: Paula Price is a mother, wife, daughter, fixer of things, recovering perfectionist, voiceover actress, and certified happiness coach. She received a BA in Communications: Radio/TV and a Business Minor from Xavier University and has done everything from running a corporate video studio to producing her own films. Each day in sunny Los Angeles brings about new blessings and challenges but Paula has learned to take everything in stride with a sense of humor and fiery drive. Her goal is to help others find and use their own light to live in their true purpose. For more info, please see: www.anchorheartbooks.com

 

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